Yikes !! As much of a night owl as I am, it's now 1am and this audio is 4hrs long? You bastard ! lol
The text is also testing the capabilities of Substack scrollbar shrinkage, and I have a hell of a bad time with Substack's scroll bar, because it forces my browser into this exceptionally skinny scrollbar, and eliminated Up/Down arrows at the top and bottom for line by line clicking, AND they changed scrollbar color to such a light grey that I can barely even see where it is. It's a pain and a drag, ..... so Audio it is I guess. The only drawback to the audio/video on Substack, is the lack of controls for video quality or playback speed adjustment. UGH !! No fast listening allowed ?? lol
The other thing, after reading the first bit in my email, this one is extremely ripe for logging into my "Chippidy-doo-da-day folder.
What to do, what to do ??
Looks like it will be the audio, ... and a 5am bedtime, for me. lol
Edit: Listening now, so far asking all the right questions, of course, but when Spartacus hit on Graphene within the first 12 minutes, I became relatively certain that I would not be able to stop listening until the end.
This forces the question of whether autonomous life forms might be "saved" by another planetary catastrophe, which knocks out electric grids, AI and the technological base...
Hmmm, from chipping people like cattle, to altering genetics/DNA, to total surveillance, to absolute enslavement, what if you have Claude run that entire conversation against Secret Societies, The Protocols and the Talmud. I bet that would be quite interesting, eh ?? Especially concerning the "Who & Why" segment.
I copied all the text into a Word file. I listened to the entire audio last night, but I know I am going to read it a couple times also.
The audio was weird, .... the longer it went, the funnier it got. The first sentence or two in quite a few of Claude's responses were, funny in a sick humor kind of way. I found myself laughing more than a few times. I don't know if that comes through in the text form.
Through the glass darkly we stumble... Excellent piece. Hopefully Claude has learned something from this interrogation! Dark Futura's piece on AI today is also worth a read. If I may I am going to c&p my interaction with AI, Brave and Claude... It has some bearing on the rf (emf) aspects above though from a different vector. I am still perturbed as to why 5G rollout was considered to be 'essential working' during the scamdemic...
Brave AI - Biological cellular effects of EMF.
Biological Effects of EMF
Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) can induce a range of cellular and molecular effects, including changes in gene expression, alterations in cellular calcium and ion channels, and oxidative stress. These effects can trigger a cellular stress response, which involves cell cycle arrest, repair mechanisms, and cell death if the damage is too severe. This response can be either detrimental or beneficial to health, depending on the duration and intensity of the exposure and the specific aspects of the organism being exposed.
Studies have shown that EMF can cause oxidative stress and DNA damage, which can lead to various health issues. For example, exposure to EMF has been observed to cause increased free radical production in the cellular environment, leading to damage in cellular components such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. Antioxidant defense mechanisms, such as glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), are impaired by overproduction of ROS, resulting in oxidative stress.
EMF exposure can also influence cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, leading to either beneficial or adverse outcomes depending on the specific cell type and characteristics of the electromagnetic fields. Some studies have shown that exposure to extremely low frequency EMFs (ELF-EMFs) can have an inhibitory effect on cell proliferation, while others have found that ELF-EMFs can enhance the proliferation of neural stem cells
[5].
Moreover, EMF exposure can affect the immune system, with both positive and negative influences observed. For instance, ELF-EMFs can enhance the functions of the thymus, spleen, and macrophage phagocytosis, while also potentially inhibiting these functions [6].
In summary, EMF exposure can have a range of biological effects on cells, including oxidative stress, DNA damage, and alterations in cellular processes, which can lead to either beneficial or adverse outcomes depending on the specific conditions of exposure. On to Claude AI...I can provide an overview of the current scientific understanding regarding electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and biological cellular effects.
Research on EMF radiation and cellular damage shows a complex picture with varying degrees of evidence. Here's what we know:
For low-frequency EMFs (like power lines, household appliances):
Most research indicates minimal cellular damage at typical exposure levels
Some studies show possible effects on calcium signaling in cells
Evidence for direct DNA damage is generally weak
For radiofrequency (RF) EMFs (like cell phones, Wi-Fi):
Thermal effects are well-established at high exposure levels
Non-thermal effects at typical exposure levels show mixed results
Some studies report oxidative stress and free radical production
Changes in membrane permeability have been observed in some experiments
Key cellular mechanisms that have been studied:
Oxidative stress: Some evidence of increased reactive oxygen species (ROS)
DNA damage: Inconsistent findings across studies
Cell membrane effects: Possible alterations in ion channels
Heat shock proteins: Potential stress responses in some cell types
The scientific consensus from major health organizations (WHO, ICNIRP) is that current evidence doesn't conclusively demonstrate significant cellular damage from EMF exposure at levels typically encountered in daily life, though research continues.
Claude, how does frequency of EMF effect biological cells? Frequency plays a crucial role in how electromagnetic fields (EMFs) interact with biological cells. Here's how different frequencies affect cellular structures and functions:
Low-frequency EMFs (0-300 Hz)
Primarily induce weak electric currents in tissues
Can stimulate electrically excitable cells (neurons, muscle cells)
May affect calcium signaling pathways in cell membranes
Generally penetrate deeply into tissues but with minimal energy deposition
Intermediate frequencies (300 Hz - 10 MHz)
Cause ionic disturbances in cell membranes
Can alter membrane potential and affect voltage-gated channels
Produce some tissue heating, but less than higher frequencies
May influence enzyme activity and cellular metabolism
Radiofrequency EMFs (10 MHz - 300 GHz)
Primary effect is thermal (tissue heating)
Higher frequencies deposit energy more superficially
Can cause rotational movement of dipolar molecules (especially water)
May induce stress responses in cells (heat shock proteins)
Some evidence for non-thermal effects on membrane transport
Frequency-specific resonance effects
Certain cellular structures may exhibit resonance at specific frequencies
For example, cell membranes might respond to specific frequency ranges
Some research suggests "windows" of biological activity at particular frequencies
Frequency-dependent penetration
Higher frequencies penetrate less deeply into tissues
Lower frequencies can reach deeper tissues and organs
The biological effects of EMFs are typically frequency-dependent rather than simply intensity-dependent, which is why different frequency bands have different safety guidelines and biological considerations.
Please expand on 'May affect calcium signaling pathways in cell membranes'
Calcium signaling is a fundamental cellular process that's potentially vulnerable to influence from electromagnetic fields, particularly low-frequency EMFs. Here's a deeper explanation:
Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) serve as critical intracellular messengers in nearly all cells. They regulate numerous cellular functions including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, gene expression, cell proliferation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). The precise control of calcium concentrations is therefore essential for normal cellular function.
Low-frequency EMFs may affect calcium signaling through several mechanisms:
Voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs): These membrane proteins control calcium entry into cells and are activated by changes in membrane potential. Some research suggests that EMFs can activate VGCCs directly, potentially by inducing weak electric fields across the cell membrane that alter the voltage sensors of these channels.
Calcium release from internal stores: Cells store calcium in organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum. EMFs might influence the release of calcium from these internal stores by affecting the inositol trisphosphate (IP3) receptors or ryanodine receptors that control this release.
Calcium-binding proteins: Proteins like calmodulin that bind calcium and mediate its effects might undergo conformational changes in response to EMFs, potentially altering their function.
Calcium-dependent signaling cascades: By altering intracellular calcium levels, EMFs could affect numerous downstream signaling pathways, including those involving calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinases, protein kinase C, and calcineurin.
Calcium oscillations: Many cells exhibit rhythmic changes in calcium concentration that encode specific cellular responses. EMFs might disrupt these temporal patterns, potentially altering the information content of calcium signals.
The evidence for these effects comes primarily from laboratory studies, with some showing that even weak EMFs can alter calcium flux in certain cell types. However, the biological significance and health implications of these effects remain debated, as cells have multiple feedback mechanisms that maintain calcium homeostasis despite external perturbations.
Claude, in relation to calcium signalling at a cellular level and emf frequency, do you see any interaction between foreign protein such as spike? That's an interesting question about potential interactions between EMFs, calcium signaling, and foreign proteins like spike proteins.
From what we know about cellular biology and the current scientific literature, there are several theoretical ways these could potentially interact, though I should note that this area lacks robust direct experimental evidence:
Calcium-dependent protein interactions: Some foreign proteins, including certain viral proteins, can interact with cellular calcium signaling pathways. If EMFs affect calcium flux through voltage-gated calcium channels as some research suggests, this could potentially modify how these foreign proteins interact with cellular machinery.
Conformational changes: Proteins, including foreign ones, can undergo conformational changes in response to their environment. Theoretically, if EMFs alter the local electrochemical environment or calcium concentrations, this might affect protein folding or binding characteristics.
Membrane dynamics: Both EMFs and some foreign proteins (like viral fusion proteins) can affect cell membrane properties. There's a theoretical possibility that EMFs could influence how effectively certain foreign proteins interact with cellular membranes.
Oxidative stress pathways: Some research suggests EMFs can induce oxidative stress in cells. If foreign proteins also trigger oxidative responses, there could be additive or synergistic effects.
Immune signaling: Calcium signaling is crucial for immune cell activation. If EMFs modulate calcium signaling, this could theoretically affect how immune cells respond to foreign proteins.
It's important to emphasize that these are largely theoretical connections. The research specifically examining interactions between EMFs, calcium signaling, and foreign proteins like spike proteins is extremely limited. Most studies examine these factors independently rather than investigating potential interactions between them.
Any claims about definitive interactions would require controlled experimental studies that specifically test these variables together. Would you like me to elaborate on any particular aspect of these potential interactions?
It's an opus and reads like a science fiction novel. I'll have to read it a few times, it's not easy to maintain concentration throughout.
The key takeaway for me is the circular recursive relationships, concerning the tech, scientists, engineers, governance and private interests, which don't provide an "exit" or opt-out. And it's so vast and in perpetual advancement, across so many countries (jurisdictions), that it wouldn't be practical or realistic to regulate, even assuming governance structures could be created at this point in the "game".
So basically I don't see a happy ending, since humans are unreliable in terms of ethics and using power responsibly. One silver lining (not discussed) is related to the relationship between complexity and fragility. But this doesn't imply a scenario where a disaster (or problem) leads to lessons learned culminating with an Asilomar 2.0 (as you wrote) ending R&D on specific items because of its potential to create danger. It's more a case of a real lab leak leading to extinction or critical losses. Especially, as you point out, my impression is nearly everything is dual use and couched within utopian (and or dystopian) fantasies, so just waiting for a good Samaritan with the best intentions to do something unthinkable, because what could possibly go wrong with so many moving parts?
So it's more likely we create unintended consequences or "nature" and/or "God" and/or "the gods" flip the script in some unforeseen way, than an enlightened "us" emerging to stop the silliness.
That homestead looks ever more attractive, although realistically it's not a solution.
On a separate note, while reading about Le Corbusier I was reminded of the foundational role of healthy maternal and paternal love. Immeasurable and a sad indictment of where we are.
I really like this idea of a Sci-Fi novel or three. Will settle down for a longer read and listen later tonight, Japan time ... but I've read just enough to know most of this is way above my pay grade, and I don't know how much effect, if any (that unpredictability of emergent phenomenon), this substack post has in the potential to move a large mass of people to effect a more positive societal direction. I have to admit to being somewhat pessimistic about collective human nature in general.
But earlier today, I was watching a couple of YouTube's about NATO's (and China and Russia) increasing the stakes in cognitive warfare against their own populations.
I'm in the process of trying to reach out to Dr. Tögel to see about having 'a friend' upload an English translation to his website ... but the down shot is that in agreeing wih his triangulating between the likes of Plato, the Chomsky of "Manufacturing Consent", and Edward Bernays ... it is at the largely subconscious and emotional level that large populations are manipulated, and I see so much grist for the mill here in this post.
Although there are zero controls on Substack for adjusting audio quality or playback speed, the audio was pretty damn good. I called it "Steady As She Goes" because the longer I listened, the funnier it got, in a sick humor kind of way. It's the voice saying "You've brought up something terrifying" and other such statements within the first sentence or two of many of the responses. I don't know if that vibe carries over to the text version.
There are actually playback speed controls on Substack. In the player, on the left, there's a button that says 1x. If you click on it, it cycles through the playback speeds.
I remember hovering my mouse all over the right side where it looks like there might be controls, to see if there was anything, but no pop up description ever came, so I had to click on some of them just to see what they do. That didn't work out so well and I even clicked on those dots to the right of the play button, nothing in there either.
How in the world did I never click on that 1x logo on the left just to find out what it is? I must have been that irritated with the right side that I gave up.
Thank you for mentioning it, that does help A LOT.
But is there any way to adjust playback quality, that I couldn't seem to find?
My net connection is so lame, that a lot of videos get real choppy when I play them faster, so I have to knock down the video quality, so I can crank it up to double speed.
I have watched/listened to things that were as long, or longer and I doubt I will ever be able to repeat, "That was four hours of pure, solid, awesome !!".
I don't think there's a way to adjust the bitrate. If you click on the three dots on the right, though, there's a popup that lets you download the whole thing as a 200-meg MP3. Regardless of the upload quality, Substack recompresses audio to 128kbps MP3s to save bandwidth.
Usually, when I do a Spartacast, I write a script of at least 3500 words and then recite it in as few takes as possible. Sometimes, if I don't like how a part came out, I'll stop and chop, cutting off the tail to an audio part and continuing to record. I can usually make it sound clean, like one continuous take with no audible clicks.
This one took a bit longer to put together than usual. I took each of Claude's responses and passed them through text-to-speech by hand, and then arranged them on their own track, dovetailing each part together in a way that sounded somewhat natural and kind of concealed the difference in background noise between my mic and the text-to-speech. Claude's part in this podcast is made up of 77 separate audio clips. I always pictured Claude in my head as sounding like some old British gent, so I used ElevenLabs with the Julian voice. Some things didn't come out perfectly. I'm pretty sure I heard Claude say "pee eye" for Pi a couple times. At least Substack has LaTeX support so the formulae display nicely.
Yikes !! As much of a night owl as I am, it's now 1am and this audio is 4hrs long? You bastard ! lol
The text is also testing the capabilities of Substack scrollbar shrinkage, and I have a hell of a bad time with Substack's scroll bar, because it forces my browser into this exceptionally skinny scrollbar, and eliminated Up/Down arrows at the top and bottom for line by line clicking, AND they changed scrollbar color to such a light grey that I can barely even see where it is. It's a pain and a drag, ..... so Audio it is I guess. The only drawback to the audio/video on Substack, is the lack of controls for video quality or playback speed adjustment. UGH !! No fast listening allowed ?? lol
The other thing, after reading the first bit in my email, this one is extremely ripe for logging into my "Chippidy-doo-da-day folder.
What to do, what to do ??
Looks like it will be the audio, ... and a 5am bedtime, for me. lol
Edit: Listening now, so far asking all the right questions, of course, but when Spartacus hit on Graphene within the first 12 minutes, I became relatively certain that I would not be able to stop listening until the end.
Nice outline of the 21 Century in under 4 hours. Of course, by nice I mean disturbing.
This forces the question of whether autonomous life forms might be "saved" by another planetary catastrophe, which knocks out electric grids, AI and the technological base...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2decDcEJqo&list=PLHSoxioQtwZcVcFC85TxEEiirgfXwhfsw
Hmmm, from chipping people like cattle, to altering genetics/DNA, to total surveillance, to absolute enslavement, what if you have Claude run that entire conversation against Secret Societies, The Protocols and the Talmud. I bet that would be quite interesting, eh ?? Especially concerning the "Who & Why" segment.
Wow. Just Wow. I read the whole nine yards once and have to go back and do it again when I've had more coffee.
I copied all the text into a Word file. I listened to the entire audio last night, but I know I am going to read it a couple times also.
The audio was weird, .... the longer it went, the funnier it got. The first sentence or two in quite a few of Claude's responses were, funny in a sick humor kind of way. I found myself laughing more than a few times. I don't know if that comes through in the text form.
Through the glass darkly we stumble... Excellent piece. Hopefully Claude has learned something from this interrogation! Dark Futura's piece on AI today is also worth a read. If I may I am going to c&p my interaction with AI, Brave and Claude... It has some bearing on the rf (emf) aspects above though from a different vector. I am still perturbed as to why 5G rollout was considered to be 'essential working' during the scamdemic...
Brave AI - Biological cellular effects of EMF.
Biological Effects of EMF
Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) can induce a range of cellular and molecular effects, including changes in gene expression, alterations in cellular calcium and ion channels, and oxidative stress. These effects can trigger a cellular stress response, which involves cell cycle arrest, repair mechanisms, and cell death if the damage is too severe. This response can be either detrimental or beneficial to health, depending on the duration and intensity of the exposure and the specific aspects of the organism being exposed.
Studies have shown that EMF can cause oxidative stress and DNA damage, which can lead to various health issues. For example, exposure to EMF has been observed to cause increased free radical production in the cellular environment, leading to damage in cellular components such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. Antioxidant defense mechanisms, such as glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), are impaired by overproduction of ROS, resulting in oxidative stress.
EMF exposure can also influence cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, leading to either beneficial or adverse outcomes depending on the specific cell type and characteristics of the electromagnetic fields. Some studies have shown that exposure to extremely low frequency EMFs (ELF-EMFs) can have an inhibitory effect on cell proliferation, while others have found that ELF-EMFs can enhance the proliferation of neural stem cells
[5].
Moreover, EMF exposure can affect the immune system, with both positive and negative influences observed. For instance, ELF-EMFs can enhance the functions of the thymus, spleen, and macrophage phagocytosis, while also potentially inhibiting these functions [6].
In summary, EMF exposure can have a range of biological effects on cells, including oxidative stress, DNA damage, and alterations in cellular processes, which can lead to either beneficial or adverse outcomes depending on the specific conditions of exposure. On to Claude AI...I can provide an overview of the current scientific understanding regarding electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and biological cellular effects.
Research on EMF radiation and cellular damage shows a complex picture with varying degrees of evidence. Here's what we know:
For low-frequency EMFs (like power lines, household appliances):
Most research indicates minimal cellular damage at typical exposure levels
Some studies show possible effects on calcium signaling in cells
Evidence for direct DNA damage is generally weak
For radiofrequency (RF) EMFs (like cell phones, Wi-Fi):
Thermal effects are well-established at high exposure levels
Non-thermal effects at typical exposure levels show mixed results
Some studies report oxidative stress and free radical production
Changes in membrane permeability have been observed in some experiments
Key cellular mechanisms that have been studied:
Oxidative stress: Some evidence of increased reactive oxygen species (ROS)
DNA damage: Inconsistent findings across studies
Cell membrane effects: Possible alterations in ion channels
Heat shock proteins: Potential stress responses in some cell types
The scientific consensus from major health organizations (WHO, ICNIRP) is that current evidence doesn't conclusively demonstrate significant cellular damage from EMF exposure at levels typically encountered in daily life, though research continues.
"Hopefully Claude has learned something from this interrogation!"
As I listened to the audio, I heard Spartacus owning AI, but wondered how Claude would see it.
1. Spartacus trying to scare AI?
2. Spartacus accidentally convince AI that humans are dangerous critters?
I came up with a comical Claude response.
Claude: You Trying to red pill me, boy ??
lol
Claude, how does frequency of EMF effect biological cells? Frequency plays a crucial role in how electromagnetic fields (EMFs) interact with biological cells. Here's how different frequencies affect cellular structures and functions:
Low-frequency EMFs (0-300 Hz)
Primarily induce weak electric currents in tissues
Can stimulate electrically excitable cells (neurons, muscle cells)
May affect calcium signaling pathways in cell membranes
Generally penetrate deeply into tissues but with minimal energy deposition
Intermediate frequencies (300 Hz - 10 MHz)
Cause ionic disturbances in cell membranes
Can alter membrane potential and affect voltage-gated channels
Produce some tissue heating, but less than higher frequencies
May influence enzyme activity and cellular metabolism
Radiofrequency EMFs (10 MHz - 300 GHz)
Primary effect is thermal (tissue heating)
Higher frequencies deposit energy more superficially
Can cause rotational movement of dipolar molecules (especially water)
May induce stress responses in cells (heat shock proteins)
Some evidence for non-thermal effects on membrane transport
Frequency-specific resonance effects
Certain cellular structures may exhibit resonance at specific frequencies
For example, cell membranes might respond to specific frequency ranges
Some research suggests "windows" of biological activity at particular frequencies
Frequency-dependent penetration
Higher frequencies penetrate less deeply into tissues
Millimeter waves (30-300 GHz) primarily affect skin cells
Lower frequencies can reach deeper tissues and organs
The biological effects of EMFs are typically frequency-dependent rather than simply intensity-dependent, which is why different frequency bands have different safety guidelines and biological considerations.
Claude,
Please expand on 'May affect calcium signaling pathways in cell membranes'
Calcium signaling is a fundamental cellular process that's potentially vulnerable to influence from electromagnetic fields, particularly low-frequency EMFs. Here's a deeper explanation:
Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) serve as critical intracellular messengers in nearly all cells. They regulate numerous cellular functions including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, gene expression, cell proliferation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). The precise control of calcium concentrations is therefore essential for normal cellular function.
Low-frequency EMFs may affect calcium signaling through several mechanisms:
Voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs): These membrane proteins control calcium entry into cells and are activated by changes in membrane potential. Some research suggests that EMFs can activate VGCCs directly, potentially by inducing weak electric fields across the cell membrane that alter the voltage sensors of these channels.
Calcium release from internal stores: Cells store calcium in organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum. EMFs might influence the release of calcium from these internal stores by affecting the inositol trisphosphate (IP3) receptors or ryanodine receptors that control this release.
Calcium-binding proteins: Proteins like calmodulin that bind calcium and mediate its effects might undergo conformational changes in response to EMFs, potentially altering their function.
Calcium-dependent signaling cascades: By altering intracellular calcium levels, EMFs could affect numerous downstream signaling pathways, including those involving calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinases, protein kinase C, and calcineurin.
Calcium oscillations: Many cells exhibit rhythmic changes in calcium concentration that encode specific cellular responses. EMFs might disrupt these temporal patterns, potentially altering the information content of calcium signals.
The evidence for these effects comes primarily from laboratory studies, with some showing that even weak EMFs can alter calcium flux in certain cell types. However, the biological significance and health implications of these effects remain debated, as cells have multiple feedback mechanisms that maintain calcium homeostasis despite external perturbations.
Claude, in relation to calcium signalling at a cellular level and emf frequency, do you see any interaction between foreign protein such as spike? That's an interesting question about potential interactions between EMFs, calcium signaling, and foreign proteins like spike proteins.
From what we know about cellular biology and the current scientific literature, there are several theoretical ways these could potentially interact, though I should note that this area lacks robust direct experimental evidence:
Calcium-dependent protein interactions: Some foreign proteins, including certain viral proteins, can interact with cellular calcium signaling pathways. If EMFs affect calcium flux through voltage-gated calcium channels as some research suggests, this could potentially modify how these foreign proteins interact with cellular machinery.
Conformational changes: Proteins, including foreign ones, can undergo conformational changes in response to their environment. Theoretically, if EMFs alter the local electrochemical environment or calcium concentrations, this might affect protein folding or binding characteristics.
Membrane dynamics: Both EMFs and some foreign proteins (like viral fusion proteins) can affect cell membrane properties. There's a theoretical possibility that EMFs could influence how effectively certain foreign proteins interact with cellular membranes.
Oxidative stress pathways: Some research suggests EMFs can induce oxidative stress in cells. If foreign proteins also trigger oxidative responses, there could be additive or synergistic effects.
Immune signaling: Calcium signaling is crucial for immune cell activation. If EMFs modulate calcium signaling, this could theoretically affect how immune cells respond to foreign proteins.
It's important to emphasize that these are largely theoretical connections. The research specifically examining interactions between EMFs, calcium signaling, and foreign proteins like spike proteins is extremely limited. Most studies examine these factors independently rather than investigating potential interactions between them.
Any claims about definitive interactions would require controlled experimental studies that specifically test these variables together. Would you like me to elaborate on any particular aspect of these potential interactions?
https://substack.com/home/post/p-152193839
Ivermectin affecting calcium chloride channels...?!
It's an opus and reads like a science fiction novel. I'll have to read it a few times, it's not easy to maintain concentration throughout.
The key takeaway for me is the circular recursive relationships, concerning the tech, scientists, engineers, governance and private interests, which don't provide an "exit" or opt-out. And it's so vast and in perpetual advancement, across so many countries (jurisdictions), that it wouldn't be practical or realistic to regulate, even assuming governance structures could be created at this point in the "game".
So basically I don't see a happy ending, since humans are unreliable in terms of ethics and using power responsibly. One silver lining (not discussed) is related to the relationship between complexity and fragility. But this doesn't imply a scenario where a disaster (or problem) leads to lessons learned culminating with an Asilomar 2.0 (as you wrote) ending R&D on specific items because of its potential to create danger. It's more a case of a real lab leak leading to extinction or critical losses. Especially, as you point out, my impression is nearly everything is dual use and couched within utopian (and or dystopian) fantasies, so just waiting for a good Samaritan with the best intentions to do something unthinkable, because what could possibly go wrong with so many moving parts?
So it's more likely we create unintended consequences or "nature" and/or "God" and/or "the gods" flip the script in some unforeseen way, than an enlightened "us" emerging to stop the silliness.
That homestead looks ever more attractive, although realistically it's not a solution.
On a separate note, while reading about Le Corbusier I was reminded of the foundational role of healthy maternal and paternal love. Immeasurable and a sad indictment of where we are.
I really like this idea of a Sci-Fi novel or three. Will settle down for a longer read and listen later tonight, Japan time ... but I've read just enough to know most of this is way above my pay grade, and I don't know how much effect, if any (that unpredictability of emergent phenomenon), this substack post has in the potential to move a large mass of people to effect a more positive societal direction. I have to admit to being somewhat pessimistic about collective human nature in general.
But earlier today, I was watching a couple of YouTube's about NATO's (and China and Russia) increasing the stakes in cognitive warfare against their own populations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X76HCtiHEWs and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b1C2mPwxRk
Those podcasts got me so riled up that I went to "Anna's Archives" to have "a friend" download the German version of Tögel's book (no English translation yet) and begin a Perplexity Pro - driven translation (with the assumption that it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission). (https://annas-archive.org/slow_download/e31d6835e71fc9bd7b4d49f27d13a6d0/0/0?__cf_chl_tk=b3M.I_x9T3bTsYsPUeZNEKWUFWK5q_beU1PR2BnBJOk-1741710772-1.0.1.1-y7WoTJNQi2.6e7ZudouzTbIaoSB6VG_OW7f88CoJWko)
I'm in the process of trying to reach out to Dr. Tögel to see about having 'a friend' upload an English translation to his website ... but the down shot is that in agreeing wih his triangulating between the likes of Plato, the Chomsky of "Manufacturing Consent", and Edward Bernays ... it is at the largely subconscious and emotional level that large populations are manipulated, and I see so much grist for the mill here in this post.
Philip K. Dick 2.0?
Sweet Jesus.
Skimmed after I got the gist of where the Q&A was headed, still over an hour of reading. Audio, fugedaboudit.
"I have a bad feeling about this"
Some of the (present to 5 years) short term techniques already may have been implemented.
Although there are zero controls on Substack for adjusting audio quality or playback speed, the audio was pretty damn good. I called it "Steady As She Goes" because the longer I listened, the funnier it got, in a sick humor kind of way. It's the voice saying "You've brought up something terrifying" and other such statements within the first sentence or two of many of the responses. I don't know if that vibe carries over to the text version.
I wasn't referring to audio quality but to time required- I can read rather faster than I can listen.
I understand. I typo'd it. I meant video quality and audio playback speed controls that Substack is lacking. No way to speed it up,
There are actually playback speed controls on Substack. In the player, on the left, there's a button that says 1x. If you click on it, it cycles through the playback speeds.
DOH !!!
I remember hovering my mouse all over the right side where it looks like there might be controls, to see if there was anything, but no pop up description ever came, so I had to click on some of them just to see what they do. That didn't work out so well and I even clicked on those dots to the right of the play button, nothing in there either.
How in the world did I never click on that 1x logo on the left just to find out what it is? I must have been that irritated with the right side that I gave up.
Thank you for mentioning it, that does help A LOT.
But is there any way to adjust playback quality, that I couldn't seem to find?
My net connection is so lame, that a lot of videos get real choppy when I play them faster, so I have to knock down the video quality, so I can crank it up to double speed.
I have watched/listened to things that were as long, or longer and I doubt I will ever be able to repeat, "That was four hours of pure, solid, awesome !!".
I don't think there's a way to adjust the bitrate. If you click on the three dots on the right, though, there's a popup that lets you download the whole thing as a 200-meg MP3. Regardless of the upload quality, Substack recompresses audio to 128kbps MP3s to save bandwidth.
Usually, when I do a Spartacast, I write a script of at least 3500 words and then recite it in as few takes as possible. Sometimes, if I don't like how a part came out, I'll stop and chop, cutting off the tail to an audio part and continuing to record. I can usually make it sound clean, like one continuous take with no audible clicks.
This one took a bit longer to put together than usual. I took each of Claude's responses and passed them through text-to-speech by hand, and then arranged them on their own track, dovetailing each part together in a way that sounded somewhat natural and kind of concealed the difference in background noise between my mic and the text-to-speech. Claude's part in this podcast is made up of 77 separate audio clips. I always pictured Claude in my head as sounding like some old British gent, so I used ElevenLabs with the Julian voice. Some things didn't come out perfectly. I'm pretty sure I heard Claude say "pee eye" for Pi a couple times. At least Substack has LaTeX support so the formulae display nicely.
too much to listen to but appreciate you very much. later spartacus
4 hours faaaark. I'll listen to later
@aagabriel
Someday never comes?
Especially after the nanites alter a few emotional parameters...
https://youtu.be/5WgUktfdDy4?si=t8SMTfGlna6FzHpJ
AWESOME POST. thank you.
Sparty, you gotta get yourself some spiritual grounding before this **** kills you. And we need you.
Get a grip, sure this could happen. But look what a shallow bench the baddies have. They keep recycling the Jeremy Farrars and Ian Lipkins.
We are not in control. And that is okay, because it simply is how it is.
Love your work.